Blog | Kristy Arbon's HeartWorks

Skillfully Releasing Pent-Up Energy Through Emergent Somatic Expression

Descartes said, “I think, therefore I am.” Really it’s, “I feel, therefore I am.”

Caretaking our Beloveds, Shame, Injured Instincts and a Strategy

Unpacking the phenomenon of the volcanic eruption of rage toward our beloveds that seemingly comes from nowhere.

I Love My Inner, Sad, Old, Critical Hag: Understanding procrastination

My inner critic is the mother of my procrastination. She asks, “Who do you think you are?” I respond with kindness.

Landing Compassionately After Going on Vacation

One day we’re relaxed, in some faraway location, with not a care in the world. The next, we’re back home and all our worries hit us full in the face.

Why Your Neurochemicals are Giving you Resting Bitch Face in the Morning

Rather than “Rise and Shine” I’m a “Rise and Glow Dimly and Don’t Come Near Me” sorta gal. I am not at my best first thing in the morning, for good reason.

The Feminine and the Masculine in Mindful Self-Compassion

In helping MSC become more accessible to men, generally-speaking, the masculine within the program needs to be apparent to men.

Crying Meditation

At a recent course I was teaching I casually mentioned my practice of crying meditation and someone asked, “Where can I find the instructions for that?”

Equanimity: Boring or Embracing?

It’s sort of hard to sell equanimity in our current fast-paced culture of instant gratification. But, it’s a wisdom practice that is totally accessible.

Should You Go On Silent Retreat?

Silent retreat is always an option. But maybe it’s not the right option right now. And maybe it won’t ever be. And that’s OK. No need to beat yourself up for not going on retreat.

A Remedy for Rumination

Rumination is thoughts cycling around and around our mind as a way to try to rewrite the ending to a story that didn’t work out the way we wanted it to. Here’s a remedy.